Evelyn L. Cotter

Evelyn L. Cotter, age 83, of Ripon, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Brown-Wilcox Assisted Living in Berlin, WI. Evelyn was born on August 18, 1942 in Green Lake, WI; the daughter of Joseph and Viola (Ratajczak) Petlock. She worked at Ripon Community Printers for many years before retiring. Evelyn enjoyed reading books and puzzles. She loved spending time with her friends and traveling, taking day trips. 

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Linda Walker of Mishicot, Wi; son, Joel (Lori) Hahn of Ripon, WI; 4 grandchildren: Felicia (Ken) Keifer, Stephanie (Cole) Degener, Carter Hahn, and Cameron Hahn; 4 great grandchildren: James and Mallory Degener, Layna and Elowyn Keifer; daughter-in-law, Debbie Hahn of Ripon, WI; other relatives and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, David Hahn; brother, Lloyd Petlock; and 2 sisters’: Beverly Keating and Caroline Wesner.

A Graveside service for Evelyn will be held at Green Lake Center Cemetery in Green Lake, WI. Divine Passage Funeral Home in Ripon is proudly serving the family. Divinepassagefunerals.com

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